Great news Graham
My best wishes for your retirement . I am sure you will keep yourself busy although most people find adjusting to retirement takes time. As for me, I'm never bored and don't now know how I find time for work - although I keep up with health topics for interest !

I also sold my car about 4 years ago, use my bus pass, and cycle two or three times a week ( it lapsed during the cold winter ). I once cycled from York to Scarborough but that was a few years ago . A UK Senior Railcard has also proved useful.

There are even unexpected benefits abroad - last year I got discount on the Hong Kong Mass Transit Railway ( they didn't ask for proof of age !! ) and it's worth trying for Senior Citizen discounts in the Philippines .

Good luck .